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UConn basketball alumni team up to form the Stars of Storrs in summer tournament
(WFSB) - For the first time ever, a UConn alumni basketball team is preparing to play in a national summer tournament. The team held a workout today and Eyewitness News spent some time courtside. The team is called the Stars of Storrs. They are putting on a show Wednesday for...
Providence Canteen provides support to firefighters on hot days
Even during the hottest summer days, first responders still have to take emergency calls. Lucky for them, there's a dedicated team that responds to major incidents to help them stay hydrated. Providence Canteen Supervisor Joe Phillips said the non-profit has been operating since 1968, providing on-site support during emergencies and...
Inside the Huddle Set for August 10 at The Rent
STORRS, Conn. - The UConn football program will host the second annual Inside the Huddle event on Saturday, August 10 at Pratt and Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field. With the 2024 season around the corner, fans are encouraged to come to The Rent and get a glimpse of the Huskies as they prepare for the coming season. This year's event will be open to the public and will feature tailgating opportunities, a "Meet the Coaches" panel exclusive to football season ticket holders, and an open practice portion.
Infosys Hall of Fame Open expands to include women's tournament in 2025
NEWPORT — The Infosys Hall of Fame Open is expanding in 2025. Newport’s professional tennis tournament held at Newport Casino every summer will include a women’s draw starting next year. The men’s ATP 250-level tournament in Newport will be dropped after this week’s conclusion and replacing it is a joint ATP Challenger 125 and WTA 125 tournament. The new tournament format will have equal prize money and still include the doubles draw.
The westbound Washington Bridge is coming down in September. What to know about the contract.
PROVIDENCE – The McKee administration has given the go-ahead to a team assembled by Aetna Bridge Co. of Warwick to demolish the condemned westbound span of the Washington Bridge. In state lingo, the administration executed a "purchase order" for the $45.8-million demolition contract on Tuesday, which is tantamount to what state officials call...
Workforce Alliance opens doors in New Haven
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — People in the New Haven area looking for a new job have a new weapon at their disposal. Workforce Alliance, a state organization that helps train workers to find and get good jobs, held a ribbon cutting on Wednesday at its new office in Fair Haven. Rep. Rosa DeLauro spoke […]
Newport Jazz Festival Celebrates 70th Anniversary: A Timeless Harmony of Legends and Innovation
Newport, Rhode Island has always been a place where history and the present collide in a beautiful symphony. This year, the Newport Jazz Festival celebrates its 70th anniversary, a testament to its enduring legacy and unparalleled influence in the world of music. From its humble beginnings in 1954, the festival has grown into a cultural behemoth, drawing jazz legends, emerging artists, and music lovers from around the globe.
New Haven's tiny homes permit expires, city calls for power to be cut
Six months after reaching an agreement with New Haven, people who live in a community of backyard tiny homes are facing the threat of a cutoff of their electricity. A temporary six month permit has expired for a cluster of tiny homes constructed in New Haven for unhoused residents. In...
Waterbury 18-year-olds charged for stealing 21 guns from Salem store
WATERBURY, Conn. (WTNH) — Two 18-year-olds were charged for stealing guns and committing two carjackings. According to police, Tyssan “Tigger” Woods and Eduardo Cruz, both from Waterbury, stole 21 firearms from Statewide Pawn Shop in Salem. After the burglaries, Woods and another individual committed two carjackings. Police have only recovered eight of the stolen firearms. […]
Mayor Cassetti: Ansonia Shopping Center Owner Needs To Step It Up
ANSONIA – Some five years after Big Y packed up its Ansonia store and moved to Derby, Mayor David Cassetti said on Wednesday that the owner of the Ansonia Shopping Center isn’t doing enough to fill the now mostly vacant plaza. “We’ve had many different stores wanting to...
2 elderly dogs were abandoned in Branford
BRANFORD, CT (WFSB) - Two elderly dogs were discovered abandoned and suffering from heat exhaustion in Branford on Tuesday. The Dan Cosgrove Animal Shelter alerted the community via their Facebook page after both dogs were found. Both dogs are estimated to be around 14-15 years old. The first dog was...
Troopers make multiple arrests for DUI, drug possession in Pawtucket
PAWTUCKET — State troopers conducted a series of arrests for drug possession and driving under the influence in the city, with four individuals facing charges following traffic stops on July 16 and 17. On Tuesday at 1:33 p.m., Duarte M. Cabral, 53, of East Providence, was arrested for possession...
Fair Rent Rejects 9 Retaliation Claims
That was the key word in the Fair Rent Commission’s rejection of a host of tenants union retaliation complaints, on the grounds that the Emerson Apartments’ new landlord had done no legal wrong in not renewing their leases. The commission issued those rejections at online hearings Tuesday night,...
Connecticut Sun Boost Championship Hopes with Marina Mabrey Trade
The Connecticut Sun made a significant trade move, acquiring Marina Mabrey from the Chicago Sky just before the 2024 All-Star Game, aiming to bolster their championship aspirations. Marina Mabrey averaged 14.0 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 4.6 assists per game while shooting 34.4% from 3-point range in 23 games with the...
Police arrest final suspect in January burglary at a Milford gas station
MILFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — A third and final arrest has been made for a January burglary at a gas station in Milford. Police say that three men broke into Galaxy Fuel in Milford on January 30 at around 3 a.m., breaking down the front door and stealing the ATM machine from inside. It is estimated […]
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